EIN 91-1649328

Gowest Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Gowest Foundation harnesses and delivers resources to strengthen the financial lives of people and communities in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming through a network of credit unions. Its grants development program and public education program fund programs and education for credit union staff with a focus on improving financial well-being.
Also known as...
Northwest Credit Union Foundation; Washington Credit Foundation
Total revenues
$2,178,444
2023
Total expenses
$1,564,516
2023
Total assets
$19,930,289
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Gowest Foundation

The grants development program and public education program provided funds to credit unions and their staff for programs and education focused on improving the financial lives of people and communities across the region.

Grants made by Gowest Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Urban League of Portland3-year Initiative$141,000
Credit Union WestSmall Business Initiative-Implementation Grant$45,000
Maps Credit UnionGrant Fund Loan Loss Reserve$37,500
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds Gowest Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Credit Unions in the State of Washington / Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU)Donation$130,500
OnPoint Community Credit UnionCommunity Outreach$120,000
HAPO Community Credit UnionCash Donations for Cu4kids Auctions$51,265
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Gowest Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer HuggardChief Administrative Officer
Sharee AdkinsExecutive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer
Sarae BayAvp and Managing Director, Foundation Phone
Adelle PomeroyProgram Director, Foundation Phone
Meredith HallinanDevelopment Manager, Foundation Phone
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Gowest Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,724,559
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$453,885
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,178,444

Form 990s for Gowest Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from OnPoint Community Credit Union
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $130,500 from Credit Unions in the State of Washington Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsCredit unionsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
18000 International Blvd Ste 1102
Seatac, WA 98188
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
gowestfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(800) 995-9064
IRS details
EIN
91-1649328
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W60: Financial Institutions, Credit Unions
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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